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9th January, 2013
Apple tailoring cheaper iPhone model: reports
Apple is tailoring a low-price version of the iPhone for China and other emerging markets.
Apple is tailoring a low-price version of the iPhone for China and other emerging markets.
31st August, 2012
Shares down ahead of Bernanke speech
Stocks fell as investors pared back expectations that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will signal a new round of economic stimulus.
Stocks fell as investors pared back expectations that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will signal a new round of economic stimulus.
29th August, 2012
Euro up on ECB hopes; hurricane scare lifts oil
Stocks were little changed on Wall Street as mixed data gave investors little indication whether more stimulus measures would be taken by the Fed.
Stocks were little changed on Wall Street as mixed data gave investors little indication whether more stimulus measures would be taken by the Fed.
21st August, 2012
Stocks slip, euro wavers on ECB comment
Global shares slid and the euro wavered after the European Central Bank sought to squash speculation about the form of market intervention for the crisis.
Global shares slid and the euro wavered after the European Central Bank sought to squash speculation about the form of market intervention for the crisis.
16th August, 2012
Stocks rise, dollar falls as US data weigh
World shares rose to near 3-1/2 month highs on Thursday, following hints that global growth engine China is eyeing new support for its economy.
World shares rose to near 3-1/2 month highs on Thursday, following hints that global growth engine China is eyeing new support for its economy.
16th August, 2012
Stocks steady, bonds slip on stimulus uncertainty
Global shares held near their highest level since May o n Wednesday on hopes of more central bank stimulus
Global shares held near their highest level since May o n Wednesday on hopes of more central bank stimulus
14th August, 2012
Dollar gains on US economic data, yen slumps broadly
The dollar jumped against the Japanese yen on Tuesday as investors pared back expectations of further monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.
The dollar jumped against the Japanese yen on Tuesday as investors pared back expectations of further monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.
10th August, 2012
Weak China data hits stocks, stimulus still eyed
Global shares lost momentum on Friday, falling for the first time in five days, on weak Chinese trade data.
Global shares lost momentum on Friday, falling for the first time in five days, on weak Chinese trade data.
7th August, 2012
Shares hit 3-month high, euro rises on ECB hopes
World stocks hit a three-month high and the euro gained as investors drew encouragement from signs that Europe is edging toward resolving its debt crisis.
World stocks hit a three-month high and the euro gained as investors drew encouragement from signs that Europe is edging toward resolving its debt crisis.
30th July, 2012
Asia stocks rise on continued hopes for ECB action
Asian stock markets rose as expectations remained high for European Central Bank action to stem the continent's debt crisis.
Asian stock markets rose as expectations remained high for European Central Bank action to stem the continent's debt crisis.
26th July, 2012
Brent hovers at $104 on stimulus hopes
Brent hovered above $104 per barrel on Thursday, with higher demand on US stimulus hopes and supply fears in the Middle East.
Brent hovered above $104 per barrel on Thursday, with higher demand on US stimulus hopes and supply fears in the Middle East.
26th July, 2012
Asian markets mostly up on upbeat earnings
Asian markets mostly rose following upbeat earnings results in the region and the United States along with raised hopes for a eurozone bailout fundings.
Asian markets mostly rose following upbeat earnings results in the region and the United States along with raised hopes for a eurozone bailout fundings.
25th July, 2012
Shares fall as worries about Spain intensify
Asian shares fell and the euro wobbled above multi-year lows on Wednesday as worries deepened that Spain might need a bailout.
Asian shares fell and the euro wobbled above multi-year lows on Wednesday as worries deepened that Spain might need a bailout.
24th July, 2012
Oil down in Asian trade on eurozone gloom
Oil declined in Asian trade with investor sentiment still under pressure on concerns over the eurozone's long-running debt crisis.
Oil declined in Asian trade with investor sentiment still under pressure on concerns over the eurozone's long-running debt crisis.
24th July, 2012
Asian markets edge lower on Spain woes
Asian shares edged lower following a sell-off on concerns that the weight of eurozone sovereign debt would force Spain to seek a full state bailout.
Asian shares edged lower following a sell-off on concerns that the weight of eurozone sovereign debt would force Spain to seek a full state bailout.
24th July, 2012
Mutual funds grow 51pc to Rs379bn
Assets under management of mutual fund industry galvanised by 51 per cent during the financial year 2012 to touch Rs379 billion.
Assets under management of mutual fund industry galvanised by 51 per cent during the financial year 2012 to touch Rs379 billion.
19th July, 2012
Oil rises in Asia after Wall St gains
Oil headed up in Asian trade Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street as well as Asian bourses and buoyed by a dip in US crude stockpiles.
Oil headed up in Asian trade Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street as well as Asian bourses and buoyed by a dip in US crude stockpiles.
19th July, 2012
Shares up on US earnings, tech sector rallies
Asian shares rose on Thursday as strong corporate profits from US bellwethers allayed fears of a slowdown in earnings.
Asian shares rose on Thursday as strong corporate profits from US bellwethers allayed fears of a slowdown in earnings.
18th July, 2012
Shares, oil weaker after Fed’s mixed message
Asian shares were on the back foot on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a gloomy view of the US economy.
Asian shares were on the back foot on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a gloomy view of the US economy.
17th July, 2012
Shares rise as investors hope for further stimulus
Asian shares surged as investors await US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's view on the US economy expected later in the day.
Asian shares surged as investors await US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's view on the US economy expected later in the day.
